I want people to know that New Jersey is holding an important election on Nov. 7. We can make a real change in our leadership and protect our state's future.

One of the most crucial races is the one for the position of Burlington County freeholder. The current freeholders, Bruce Garganio and Linda Hughes, have been part of the Republican leadership that has created significant problems for our county.

Both have given big tax incentives to businesses establishing warehouses on the Route 130 Corridor. This has created infrastructure problems and solely provided only minimum wage jobs. Both have supported the 23-cents-per-gallon increase in the gasoline tax, but have done nothing to improve infrastructure such as the Centerton Bridge. Both have supported the building of a pipeline through the Pinelands, though they have faced opposition every step of the way.

Tom Pullion and Balvir Singh, the Democratic candidates for Burlington County freeholder, have the vision and leadership skills necessary to provide change in our county. They do not support the same tired ways of doing things. They have spent months speaking with and listening to constituents. Their platform is designed to meet the needs and desires of the residents of Burlington County.

It is time for change. It is time to think about our roads, our livelihoods, our water, our environment and the type of leadership we want. I urge people to vote for Pullion and Singh in order to provide the change we seek.